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Chapter 88

Author: Isabella
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Dad?

CLARA

I dropped the call with Mike and started pacing around the room, my mind racing with thoughts and worries. How did this happen? Who leaked this information? And what did it even mean?

As I paced, I noticed that my phone was blowing up with notifications. I had multiple missed calls and texts from unknown numbers.

And then I saw it - a message from an unknown number offering me a large sum of money to reveal more information about Mike and our relationship. My heart sank. This was getting out of control. How could I have failed to protect my own daughter?

Just then, Agatha, came into the living room with a glass of water. I was surprised because I hadn't asked for it, but I took it gratefully, flashing her a big smile. "Thank you."

Agatha lingered around and I could see the question at the tip of her tongue. Definitely, she must have seen the news too. Not only did that happen, but Agatha had also seen me kiss him. There wasn't exactly too much to explain. It was very eas
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